Short Summary

Perspectives of advanced radiotherapy in middle income countries;
With emphasis on quality management

Venue:

Industrial Management Institute convention center; Tehran, Iran

Date:

26-28 September 2018

Conference subject:

Development of modern radiotherapy techniques in MICs

Relevance and justification:

The conference is expected to raise awareness in the practice of radiation therapy in developing countries during the transition period from 2D and conformal therapy to more advanced therapy techniques such as IMRT and IGRT. Expert discussions will look over priorities in implementing advanced technology and related technical, marketing and cultural impediments will be reviewed. Coordination, teamwork and allocating resources for training and knowledge transfer, as well as minimum equipment and requirements for safe treatment, would be emphasized. The lack of local regulatory bylaws and procedures would be discussed.

Participants are expected to transfer discussions presented in the conference to their work environment and clinics; they are provided with ideas and motifs to expand their local QA programs. Collaboration with other regional and international clinics and authorities to obtain aid and assistance would be encouraged. Panel discussions will be summarized and provided to regional regulatory authorities as an input for better auditing and developing supplementary regulations, where deemed necessary.